Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Team:
The Tasmanian Health Service delivers the Transition Care Program (TCP), a short-term community-based service supporting older Tasmanian's after a hospital stay. Our multidisciplinary team provides person-centred care to help clients regain their independence and achieve their recovery goals. The Transition Care Program team partners with key stakeholders to deliver excellence in healthcare.

The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) plays a vital role in the delivery of the Transition Care Program (TCP), overseeing triage of referrals, care planning, and coordination of consumer care within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The CNS also actively contributes to compliance with relevant legislation and drives continuous quality improvement initiatives.

You will need:

• Highly developed clinical nursing knowledge, skills, and judgement with experience providing evidence-based primary health care to older people with age-related needs or cognitive impairment.
• Ability to work in a leadership partnership with the Nurse Manager to maintain a strong professional environment by assisting with planning and coordination of staff and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective and efficient client care and discharge planning within established operational frameworks and using a range of information technologies

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:
Multiple permanent, full time or part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:
$106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration - NDIS endorsed
• Current Driver's Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant post registration nursing experience e.g. Sub-Acute/Medical/Community/Aged Care.
• Highly developed understanding of information technology including clinical systems, applications relevant to risk management reporting, or as required for the role and/or service.
• Post Graduate Qualification (or working towards) in relevant area.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• CNS - Transition care Program

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

• Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Amanda Davies

Manager - Assessment & Case Management Services

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